Description
Most of us never realise how many words and expressions used in everyday English have a fascinating nautical origin. This charming pocketbook explains the practical ship-board beginnings of over 200 such phrases - colourful, bizarre and surprising - and how they came ashore.
A fascinating and entertaining exploration of all the everyday expressions that have nautical origins.
About the Author
Bill Beavis was a seaman turned journalist who had long been interested in nautical etymology. He died a number of years ago. Richard McCloskey is a distinguished American marine historian.
Reviews
An old favourite, derived from the colourful language of sailors from the days of sail. * Classic Boat *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472907981
Author Bill Beavis
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Adlard Coles Nautical
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 89g
A fascinating and entertaining exploration of all the everyday expressions that have nautical origins.
About the Author
Bill Beavis was a seaman turned journalist who had long been interested in nautical etymology. He died a number of years ago. Richard McCloskey is a distinguished American marine historian.
Reviews
An old favourite, derived from the colourful language of sailors from the days of sail. * Classic Boat *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472907981
Author Bill Beavis
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Adlard Coles Nautical
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 89g
